Owning Fewer Clothes In Japan Comes Down To Pieces You Can Layer
Japan's koromogae assumes a separate set of clothes for each season. Here's how to own fewer clothes with pieces that work across seasons, from fabric to layering.
Mariko
Mariko Kobayashi is a Japan-based eco writer and the creator of Eco Philosophy Japan. Practicing sustainable living since 2018, she holds a Master's in Analytic and Philosophy of Language from the Paris IV Sorbonne — a background she brings to both product evaluation and the philosophical questions behind sustainable living. Her work is research-based, independent, and published in Japanese, English, and French.
Japanese Autumn Foods In Season With A Guide To Buying Farm Direct
Japan's autumn foods in one list, and what changes when you buy them at a supermarket, a farm stand or a farm-direct marketplace. With listings chosen by our criteria.
6 Sustainable Hotels in Tochigi, Japan (2026): Verified by Green Globe and Sakura Quality Certifications
A fact-checked guide to 6 sustainable hotels in Tochigi, Japan — from Nasu to Kinugawa to Utsunomiya. See which properties hold verified certifications like Green Globe and Sakura Quality, and which practices are chainwide vs. hotel-specific.
The Best Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent in Japan (2026): 7 Brands With Verified Third-Party Certifications
Which "eco-friendly" laundry detergents in Japan actually carry third-party certification? We checked official brand sites for RSPO, B Corp, PETA, NCP, and Leaping Bunny to bring you 7 verified picks.
6 Sustainable Towns in Japan That Publish Actual Data (Not Just Green Marketing)
Beyond the "eco Japan" cliché: 6 real towns, from Kamikatsu's zero-waste system to Kanazawa's public tax ledger, proving sustainability with hard numbers.
What Is a Sustainable Park? Definition, History, and Real-World Examples
There's no official definition of a "sustainable park." Here's how the idea evolved, from Central Park to Japan's satoyama, plus real examples from Singapore and Amsterdam.
11 Sustainable Hotels in Kagawa, Japan (2026): From Certified Eco Hotels to Community-Owned Inns
A guide to 11 sustainable hotels across Kagawa Prefecture — Takamatsu, Shodoshima, Naoshima, and more — based only on verified official sources. See which hold real certifications like Eco Mark and Sakura Quality, and which claims we couldn't confirm.
6 Organic Body Lotions in Japan Worth Reading About Before You Buy (2026): Certifications, Ingredient Lists, and What’s Actually Verified
We checked six organic body lotions sold in Japan directly against brand websites, covering certification, ingredient percentages, and formulation standards. Claims we couldn't confirm are noted as such, not left out.
11 Sustainable Hotels in Ehime, Japan: From Dogo Onsen to Ozu Castle Town (2026)
A guide to 11 sustainable hotels in Ehime, Japan, from ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 to NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town. Verified against each hotel's own official website.
Animal Welfare Eggs and Dairy in Japan: 8 Verified Picks (2026 Guide)
"Cage-free," "pasture-raised," and animal welfare labels on Japanese cartons and bottles. We checked what's actually verified, straight from official sources.
